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Chapu Family History

Chapu Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chau, Chapa, Chapp, Chaput, Chap, Chu, Chang, Chae, Cap, Capo

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Where is the Chapu family from?

You can see how Chapu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chapu family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chapu's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Chapu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Chapu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapu census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Chapu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Chapu. For the veterans among your Chapu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapu lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Chapu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chapu in 1992 was 92, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chapu ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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